In partnership with Osha Safety Training Specialists and Flat Iron Café, South Shore Computer Repair is sponsoring a class that will teach students how to perform the traditional methods of CPR, as well as the new methods as released by the American Heart Association. The cost of the class is $30. At the end of the session, participants will feel [...]

The Middleboro Republican Town Committee will award a $5,000 federal savings bond to the winner of its first-ever essay contest. The contest is open to all secondary-school students who live in Middleboro. The theme is “Why I Will Vote in Every Election.” Essays must contain at least 300 words but no more than 400. They are due January 30, 2011. [...]

The former Chicken House in South Middleboro has been purchased by David Fisher, owner of Dave’s Diner, Harry’s Bar and Grille, Fireside Grille, and the Riverside function hall. Mr. Fisher has also purchased the property at 65 Smith St., which sits next to the restaurant. He has no immediate plans for the property but sees it remaining in use as [...]

Three Barnes and Noble e-book readers, more commonly known as Nooks, will be coming soon to the Middleboro Public Library. They will be available for patrons to try out in the library during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Starting January 3, 2011 patrons (ages 18 and older) will be able to check out one of two Nooks [...]

With the delivery of 100 gallons of oil to the widow of a veteran who was having trouble making ends meet, Middleboro Veterans Outreach Center began its annual effort to ensure veterans and their families had that most basic of necessities – the ability to keep the house warm. The oil delivery was made through “Keep Our Veterans Warm,” a [...]

Sysco is setting its sights on Middleboro, now that voters in neighboring Lakeville have rejected a zoning change that would have allowed a 650,000 square-foot distribution center on the former Lakeville Hospital property. Voters at Monday’s town meeting defeated the zoning change by a margin of 704-727. Opponents of the project cheered loudly when the results were read; not only [...]

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) today announced that 53 public water systems were awarded federally funded Drinking Water Act grants totaling $400,500 to prepare short-term capital improvement plans for medium to large public water systems. The federal funds are provided through the Massachusetts State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program for drinking water systems, and the selected projects are [...]

The Middleboro Public Library (MPL) announces the addition of a new collection of items for job seekers, as well as two new online databases for patrons. New collection of items for job seekers, including books, audiobooks and DVDs on interviewing, resume and cover letter writing, job searching, and career guidance. Auto Repair Reference Center offers users the ability to look [...]

When you shop local, you invest in your community, in your neighbors and in yourselves. In this economic climate, the best return on investment is in local business. According to some studies, it is estimated that for every dollar you spend, twice as much will be reinvested in the community by a local store or service. With the holidays fast [...]

Police are reporting a sudden rash of home burglaries in Wareham, Middleborough, and surrounding towns. Middleborough police say they are seeing a new home burglary reported almost every day. The crimes mostly happen on weekdays, when people typically aren’t home. Police said the burglars have been forcing their way into houses, breaking windows and kicking in doors. Police are urging [...]